Oregon Medical Association

Oregon Medical Association http://theOMA.org

The state’s largest professional organization engaging in advocacy, policy, community-building, and networking opportunities for Oregon’s physicians, medical students, physician assistants, and physician assistant students.

The OMA Board of Trustees met in person and virtually on Saturday, adopting resolutions on Evidence-Based Public Health ...
06/01/2026

The OMA Board of Trustees met in person and virtually on Saturday, adopting resolutions on Evidence-Based Public Health and Vaccine Policy and Safeguarding the Public from Nitrous Oxide Use Disorder. We were joined by guest speaker Oregon Rep. Ben Bowman, who emphasized clinicians’ crucial role as advocates. “You’re in a unique position as experts that elected officials trust,” he said. “Your voice can matter a great deal, and I hope that you'll use that opportunity.”



A message from SmokeFreeOregon on World No To***co Day: The Oregon To***co Retail License Program has decreased youth a...
05/31/2026

A message from SmokeFreeOregon on World No To***co Day:

The Oregon To***co Retail License Program has decreased youth access to to***co for the fourth year in a row. After nearly 26% of retailers sold commercial to***co products to those under the age of 21 in 2022, Oregon's violation rate has dropped to 11%. Thanks to the commitment of retailers and community partners, fewer youth and young adults in Oregon can access these products, leading to lower addiction rates and life-long use.

Learn more about the To***co Retail License Program and its positive impact on Oregon youth at https://bit.ly/3PFps0l

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A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority: Ever notice how dr...
05/28/2026

A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority:

Ever notice how drinking leaves you more anxious the next day? That's because alcohol affects our emotional regulation. When we're stressed and reach for a drink, what are we actually needing at that moment? Drinking less alcohol is one of the best steps you can take to improve your mental health. When you cut back, you can begin to experience genuine calm. Not the kind that fades with the next drink, but the kind your brain can naturally create.


May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and the OMA partners with the Oregon Health Authority and Walk with Ease to increase a...
05/26/2026

May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and the OMA partners with the Oregon Health Authority and Walk with Ease to increase awareness of arthritis and its impact on nearly 60 million people and their families across the U.S.

See the OMA's Steering Toward Health Physical Activity and Arthritis Toolkit for resources: https://bit.ly/pa-arthritis



May is Stroke Awareness Month and an opportunity to educate patients about stroke warning signs. Share the American Hear...
05/24/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month and an opportunity to educate patients about stroke warning signs. Share the American Heart Association's stroke awareness resources to learn B.E. F.A.S.T. to spot a stroke, reduce risk factors, and use recovery resources:
newsroom.heart.org/news/knowing-stroke-signs-can-save-a-life-when-every-minute-counts



This session of our annual conference will offer practical strategies clinicians can use to strengthen trust in the exam...
05/22/2026

This session of our annual conference will offer practical strategies clinicians can use to strengthen trust in the exam room, communicate more effectively in the face of uncertainty and misinformation, and navigate system challenges transparently.

Faculty:
Jennifer Little, MPH — Public Health Director, Klamath County
Elizabeth Powers, MD, MHA, FAAFP, FACHE — Health Services Officer, Winding Waters Clinic
Kari-Lyn Sakuma, PhD, MPH — Associate Professor of Public Health, College of Health, Oregon State University
Donn Spight, MD, MBA, FACS — Senior Vice President, Health Equity and System Experience, OHSU Health

Moderator:
Brian Duty, MD, MBA — Professor of Urologic Surgery, OHSU Health; President, OMA

Register now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oma-annual-conference-medicine-now-engage-and-adapt-in-challenging-times-tickets-1986678674395?aff=oddtdtcreator

Are you aware of the legal risk lurking in your electronic medical record? Do you know how social media use could create...
05/21/2026

Are you aware of the legal risk lurking in your electronic medical record?
Do you know how social media use could create problems?
Is your AI scribe getting things right or wrong?

Have these and other questions answered and learn about best practices to avoid having to meet or need a lawyer. Join us for a 1-hour virtual workshop featuring Jason V. Cohen, Esq., a seasoned attorney specializing in medical liability, offered in collaboration with OMA endorsed partner MagMutual.

OMA members, register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_junXbBfUR56No_cB3wlKtA #/registration

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and data released last month by the American Medical Association showed that 41.9%...
05/20/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and data released last month by the American Medical Association showed that 41.9% of physicians reported experiencing at least one sign of burnout.

OMA Executive Committee member Dr. Kirk Wolfe remarked on the importance of physician and PA well-being in these very challenging times: “Taking care of ourselves — and those in our care — is how we’re getting through this.”

The Oregon Wellness Program ensures that healthcare professionals have free, confidential access to mental health support:
oregonwellnessprogram.org


A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority: Older adults are d...
05/19/2026

A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority:

Older adults are drinking more than previous generations did at the same age. This increases the chance of getting dementia, diabetes, and cancer, and can also make these kinds of conditions worse. Alcohol also can make medicines less effective or cause harmful side effects. But no matter how old you are, drinking less, or not at all, is always better for your health.

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